Optical switch
US4082435A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1976 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/358
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bistable optical switch for use in control of fiber optic light transmission for blocking one path while opening another is provided having at least a single movable member which may be positionable within a guide member for interrupting at least one optical path therethrough. The movement and position of the movable member may be electrically controllable by attracting and repulsing force members while preferably no power is required to maintain a stable position.
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